Vladimir vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Vladimir vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir into Ryzemedium

Overview

Survive Ryze's early poke by using sustain and avoid forced usage.
Deny Ryze free wave control to prevent losing lane tempo and scaling opportunities.
Aim to scale into mid-game power spikes and threaten grouped fights with burst.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered when Ryze's root is on cooldown.
Save to dodge Ryze's key combos involving root and damage.
Avoid trading when empowered is down or Ryze has mana for multiple spell rotations.

Danger windows

Ryze is most dangerous when he has mana and cooldowns to chain and root into .
You are vulnerable after using due to its long cooldown and health cost.
Avoid extended trades when empowered is unavailable or Ryze's is ready to root.

Early game

Use to sustain through Ryze's poke and avoid extended trades before empowered .
Stay out of root range to reduce risk of follow-up damage from Ryze's spell rotations.
Avoid using early to prevent vulnerability during its long cooldown and health cost.

Power spikes

Level 6 and first completed AP item increase burst threat and all-in potential.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike and level 6 for map pressure and rotations.
Mid-game AP and cooldown spikes let you pressure waves and trades more confidently.

Win conditions

Survive early lane using sustain and avoid forced usage.
Scale into mid-game with completed AP items and level 6 to maximize burst with .
Punish Ryze when his is down or mana is low by stepping forward for empowered trades or wave pressure.

Tactical tip

For Vladimir vs Ryze, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.